Jimmy Sylvia
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- Meetings spoken in
- 42
- Total speaking time
- 3:52:31
- Avg per meeting
- 5:32
- Segments
- 5032
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Top issues during term (20)
2026 Tax Rate and 2027 County Budget
Increases total county salary and benefits expenditures for elected officials in the upcoming fiscal year.
Road Infrastructure Quality
Minimal cost for signage installation.
Emergency Medical Services Funding
Cost of $345,500 covered by HB3000 state grant funds.
Outdoor Burn Ban
Reduces potential emergency response and property damage costs associated with uncontrolled grass fires.
surveillance camera policy
Buying, maintaining, and reviewing these camera systems could end up costing taxpayers a pretty penny if the county decides to install or scrap them.
Justice Center and County Jail Liability Insurance
Could require an additional $1 million annually in staffing and overtime if the jail dormitory must be opened.
South Main Street Overlay Project
The plan does not commit specific funding but identifies future right-of-way needs.
Chambers Parkway Soccer Complex Development
Establishes utility fee obligations for the Westside Soccer Complex.
Texas Gatorfest 2025 Preparations
The county is waiving the mass gathering permit fee for the event.
local election
His proposed policies could shift how our tax dollars are prioritized and spent across the county.
Southeast Texas Flood Monitoring Sensor Network Renewal
Requires an annual expenditure of $12,500 for ongoing sensor maintenance.
emergency management leadership
Finding and hiring a replacement could eat into local administrative budgets depending on the salary package required to attract top talent.
South Main Street Overlay Project
The project costs approximately $1.39 million, with Gulf Coast's bid running about $21,000 higher than the absolute lowest bidder.
County-Owned Magazine Development
The initial allocation is $85,000, with an estimated annual operating cost of approximately $130,000.
Emergency Services Warehouse Expansion
The project is fully funded by the fire department's general fund.
AI-driven construction compliance
Faster approvals mean you save money on project delays and get your construction work started sooner.
Sheriff's Office Training Facility
Expenditures totaling roughly $352,000, coming in below budgeted line items.
election integrity
Taxpayers might be on the hook for the costs of potential audits or special elections if the fraud is found to be widespread.
McCollum Park Expansion
Total costs include $27,047.28 for McCollum Park and $58,750.00 for electrical upgrades at other parks.
Orsted Project Wharf Tax Abatement
Tax abatement terms structured around historical ad valorem revenues and projected facility investments.
Decisions during term (1122)
Recorded while Sylvia was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Adopt 2027 County Budget
Set 2026 Tax Rate at $0.439746/$100
Approve Tetra Tech Inc. as Qualified Engineering Provider
Approve Transfer for Bayer Road Improvements
Approve Road and Engineering Fund Transfers
Approve Change Order No. 6 for Carter Construction
Approve Variance Request for Cedar Port Navigation and Improvement District
Authorize Grant Administration Procurement for GLO CDBG-MIT Program
Approve Anahuac Electric for Beach City Park Distribution Panel
Approve Purchase of Ambulance for Winnie Stowell EMS
Approve Revisions to Emergency Services Guidelines
Accept Chambers County Local Emergency Planning Committee Audit
Discuss and consider approving new all way stop locations in Legends Bay subdivisions for public safety
Monthly reports
Claim Docket/Check Register
Travel reimbursements and misc. expenditures
Budget amendments/transfers
Approve job descriptions
Approve payroll changes
Approve Commissioners Court minutes
Voting record (7)
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Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to approve the resolution authorizing the publication of a Notice of Intent to issue Chambers County, Texas Certifica
Certificates of Obligation Notice of Intent
Motion made by Commissioner, Pct. 2 Tice and seconded by Commissioner, Pct. 1 Gore to deny motion to reallocate $297,537.00 from CO23-Maint-013 Admin Building Design to CO24-Parks-008 Jim Silva Park I
allocate an additional 10 percent contract contingency as tariff relief for all accepted project proposals. Concept duration to be determined upon market stabilization.
Contract Contingency for Tariff Relief
Initially voted aye to break a tie in favor of moving forward with market protections.